Mark, the manager of Corn Farm Inc., must decide whether to plant genetically modified seed that could spread to the crop of an adjacent farm, whose owner opposes its use. Not using the seed could cut Corns' production and profitability, impacting its owners, employees, creditors, and others. If Mark considers all of these factors in making his decision, he is likely applying

A. the categorical imperative.

B. utilitarianism.

C. religious principles.

D. the principle of rights theory.